dosimeter

[ doh-sim-i-ter ]

noun

1. a device carried on the person for measuring the quantity of ionizing radiation, as gamma rays, to which one has been exposed.

dosimeter

/ dəʊˈsɪmiːtə; ˌdəʊsɪˈmɛtrɪk; ˈdəʊsˌmiːtə; ˌdəʊsɪməˈtrɪʃən /

noun

1. an instrument for measuring the dose of X-rays or other radiation absorbed by matter or the intensity of a source of radiation

dosimeter

/ dō-sĭm′ĭ-tər /

1. An instrument that measures the amount of x-ray or other radiation absorbed in a given period.

Derived Forms

• doˈsimetry, noun
• dosimetric, adjective
• dosimetrician, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dosimeter¹

1880–85; < Greek dósi ( s ) dose + -meter

Example Sentences

Also, the docents who host the tours all wear dosimeters that measure radioactivity.

From Seattle Times

One of the earliest examples of using sound to represent data is the dosimeter, or Geiger counter.

From Los Angeles Times

Her job is predominantly to repair and service equipment on the site, most notably the dosimeters which track the levels of radiation of those working across Sellafield.

From BBC

The Russians also stole hundreds of computers, radiation dosimeters, firefighting equipment and irreplaceable software.

From Washington Post

Ukraine says the Russian army looted or damaged more than 1,000 computers at the Chernobyl nuclear power station and stole trucks and radiation dosimeters.

From BBC